This new project contributes to the long-term partnership developed between the Kenyan authorities and AFD in the energy sector. In a major boost to the country’s efforts to transition from dirty and expensive fossil fuel to clean energy, the wind and solar energy project is expected to reduce the average cost of electricity production by an average of 20 per cent. The funds will support the installation of renewable energy generation units mainly solar and wind power. Updated Wed, August 3rd 2016 at 00:00 GMT +3Kenya has received about Sh3.7 billion from the French Government to help it boost its electricity capacity. French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean Marc Ayrault, who is on an official visit to Kenya, witnessed the signing of the financing agreement at State House yesterday.

Source: Standard Digital August 02, 2016 20:26 UTC